[§6E-73] Failure to stop work upon
discovery of a burial site; penalty. (a) A person commits the offense of
failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site if the person discovers a
burial site and knowingly fails to stop work in the immediate area and report
the discovery as required by section 6E-43.6.

(b) It is not a defense to the prosecution of
a violation of this section that the discovery of the burial site was
inadvertent.

(c) Failure to stop work upon discovery of a
burial site is a misdemeanor for which a fine not to exceed $25,000 may be
imposed in addition to any other penalty authorized by chapter 706 for a
misdemeanor.

(d) Each day of a continued violation of this
section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. [L 2005, c 128, pt of
§1]